The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 157: Following Jesus (2026)
June 6, 2026·28 min·5-min readsoloreligion
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Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on Mark chapters 7 and 8, emphasizing Jesus’ critique of empty religious traditions, the power of humble faith as exemplified by the Syrophoenician woman, and the necessity of embracing suffering in Christian discipleship. The episode underscores that true holiness
Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on Mark chapters 7 and 8, emphasizing Jesus’ critique of empty religious traditions, the power of humble faith as exemplified by the Syrophoenician woman, and the necessity of embracing suffering in Christian discipleship. The episode underscores that true holiness
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People
Fr. Mike SchmitzTertullian
Books
The Great Adventure BibleRevised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition
Companies
Ascension
Topics
Christianity
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